Name:First Church of Christ, ScientistYear:1903Architectural Firm/Architect:Mauran, RusselL&GardenStandard Architectural Styles:Classic RevivalReligious Group:Church of Christ, ScientistFront facade:Brick, common bondProperty Type Codes:ChurchDesignation: City LandmarkWard:28Neighborhood:38History:The congregation was founded in 1894, one of the first Christian Science churches in the world. Originally proposed in stone, plans were modified for a reduced budget of $100,000 in brick. The Classicism of the design reflects a tradition in Christian Science architecture. Elements that first appeared in this structure that were later to be adopted by other St. Louis Christian Science churches include: a bowl-shaped seating, inclined floor, upper level auditorium. [p. 80]